Veterinary Assistant

  • Part-time
  • Hospital Name: Pet Urgent Care of Buckhead - Atlanta, GA

Company Description

Pet Urgent Care of Buckhead is locally owned and conveniently situated in Buckhead, we provide comprehensive urgent and emergency care for pets when they need it most. Serious injuries and health problems don’t always arise during regular business hours. That’s why we are thrilled to be one of the few practices in the area offering late-night and weekend emergency and urgent care services for dogs and cats. Our services include but are not limited to emergency and urgent care, in-house laboratory, digital radiology, surgery and more.

Buckhead is where tree-lined residential streets are filled with beautiful architecture and landscapes blended with modern shopping malls, exclusive restaurants, and rooftop lounges. Along with Buckhead’s fine dining scene, shopping and shining nightlife, you’ll find many more attractions such as museums, parks and trails, movie theaters and so much more. No matter what you’re looking for, Buckhead has something for everyone.

Click here to learn more: Pet Urgent Care of Buckhead

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Position type: Part-time

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
  • *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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